Bestprac is a continuous improvement program for arid zone rangeland wool, sheep meat and cattle producers.
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Implementing new practices to manage climate change variability in the Australian pastoral zone
Short term goals:
- Assess and understand up to date climate information
- Understand climate change and the potential impacts on the pastoral zone
- Assess relevant adaptation responses to climate change for pastoral businesses
- Develop individual action plans to assist with improved climate change risk management.
Latest Project Report: Producer Survey
There is a mixed feeling about the impact of climate change on pastoral businesses over Australia, and there is much debate as to if the current climatic conditions are climate change or climate variability.
Producers are actively responding to changes in their environment, and are aware of the need to look after their natural resources for sustainable production. Implementing sustainable grazing techniques and land management principles are of high priority for all producers.
>> see also FarmReady Reimbursement Grant
>> see also Climate Change Resources on this site
Australian Pastoral Property Innovation Manual
Background
The Australian Pastoral Property Innovation Manual has documented a range of on-property innovations from pastoral areas and from other industry and geographical regions of Australia that are applicable to Australian rangeland businesses. This manual has been specifically designed for Australian pastoral land managers and graziers.
>> see also Caring for Our Country
Improving Hardy Sheep Containment in the Rangelands
PIRD and Envirofund Project - Full Project Report
Guidelines for Best Management Practice of Exotic Sheep Breed Management in the Rangelands
Wired for Success - Project Newsletters
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